Get your Bibles and follow along as we study together in James 1!

We discuss: Joy through trials; Seeking God's wisdom; Not just hearing but doing

Sometimes we read the Bible like a chore. It is a task that we struggle to do when it is just a box to check. How can we use curiosity to spark more reading and time with the Lord? We will also explore an overview of the book of James!

Have you ever set a goal or made a plan to do something and then when it came down to it you pushed it off or gave up? Let's talk about why we do that and what to do about it from God's perspective.

Jesus sent out his disciples to go out and proclaim the message. What are some lessons we can learn from these accounts about sharing our faith and the difference between theoretical and practical knowledge? Let's talk about it.

The holidays roll on with the kick-off to Sukkot. What is it and how does it fit into the Christian life? Let's talk about it.

Plus, Cain and Abel revisited, through the lens of worship.

The High Holy Days continue with Yom Kippur. Let's talk about what that is, what it means in light of Jesus, and how we can connect with God through it in various practices. Plus, let's look at the story of Ruth.

Happy Rosh Hashanah! It is the Jewish new year or the feast of trumpets. Find out how you can celebrate as a Christian!

Plus, we spend time in Samson's story, the man who did almost everything wrong and still accomplished God's purposes.

Well, it's definitely up there. Join us as we discuss Jephthah and his not well-thought-through oath. Let's learn about the importance of listening to God's leading and to being careful with our words and actions on today's episode.

Let's look at 2 judges whom we don't know much about and what we can take away. Plus God tells Israel You made your choice, ask the other gods for help.

We discuss in the episode:

• The importance of small, right choices and quiet living.
• The consequence of Choices
• God's Faithfulness

Unlike Gideon, Abimelech didn't even fake humility. He wanted to be King and would use whatever tactics needed to get it. Discover what happens to this ruler and the people he ruled, and learn from their story that selfish ambition ultimately leads to destruction.